MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,574 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
One of two rear position lamps not working.
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp mask/converter fitted
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
How Reliable is the Honda Fireblade?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R516 RCF is a 1998 Honda Fireblade in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 1998 Honda Fireblade models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 27,884 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Honda Fireblade fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 145 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R516 RCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Honda Fireblade typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 28 years old, this Honda Fireblade is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R516 RCF registered?
R516 RCF is a 1998 Honda Fireblade, first registered on 20 April 1998.
Is R516 RCF safe to buy?
The MOT history for R516 RCF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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